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We're already seeing great deals on Apple devices, toys, and so much more. Check back daily for new updates on our favorite Wirecutter picks from Target.
Target has kicked off its Deal Days event ahead of Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale next week, and although not every discount is worth your time, drops on Threshold sheets, the Ring doorbell, and even Beats headphones could merit breaking open your Black Friday piggy bank.
As usual, Target RedCard members save an extra 5% on nearly everything, including items with prices matching Amazon’s early sales. Combine that with gift card promotions on beauty and household essentials, and you could have some serious extra change left over if the deals stars align. Target is also offering a price-match guarantee if Deal Days prices go lower before December 24, ensuring that shoppers will receive the lowest price possible as the holiday season draws closer. Here are the best deals we’ve found so far.
Apple iPad mini (6th generation, 64 GB) Deal price: $400; street price: $460
What we like: Excellent device if you need or want a small tablet with a faster processor and a more modern design.
Other things to know: Diminutive version of the 4th-gen iPad Air. Good for those with smaller hands who want to watch videos, play games, doodle, or chat.
Read our review of the best tablets.
Apple Watch Series 7 Smartwatch (45 mm, GPS) Deal price: $310; street price: $360
What we like: Fast with a bright large screen. Always-on display, more crack-resistant glass, and faster charging. Also, health tracking features like ECG and blood oxygen.
Other things to know: 45 mm watch face available in black, forest green, and gunmetal blue. 45 mm size on sale least often.
Read our review of the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.
Educational Insights Artie 3000 The Coding Robot Deal price: $31 with store pickup; street price: $41
What we like: Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Pairs with an app and website kids can use to program simple works of art before advancing to coding in Python.
Other things to know: Comes with four washable markers but accommodates any skinny pen. Runs on AA batteries. Select store pickup or add to order over $35.
Read our review of the best gifts for 7-year-olds.
3Doodler Create+ 3D Pen Deal price: $60; street price: $80
What we like: Comfortable to hold, easy to start using right away, and has the option to buy different-size tips. 3Doodler has excellent customer service.
Other things to know: You have to use 3Doodler’s own filament. The 5.9-foot cord feels a bit short. Matches best price within the past year.
Read our review of the best 3D pen.
Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Headphones Deal price: $100; street price: $175
What we like: Easily pairs with Apple devices. 40-hour battery life. Sound profile offers nice highs and mids with a slight bass boost.
Other things to know: Typically sells for more than our budget pick, but this deal makes it more affordable.
Read our review of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones.
Microsoft Xbox Series S + Free Controller Deal price: $250 for store pickup only; street price: $290
What we like: Small, light, and capable of playing the newest generation of games. Backward-compatible with a vast library of older games. Supports 4K media streaming.
Other things to know: Has 512 GB of storage and allows you to add an external hard drive for more. Lacks a disc drive. Doesn’t support 4K gaming. Now limited to store pickup only, depends on local stock.
Read our review of the best game consoles.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired Deal price: $40; street price: $60
What we like: Smaller and cheaper than most Ring doorbells. Captures clear 1080p images. Delivers accurate motion and person alerts.
Other things to know: Needs to be hardwired. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and with other Ring devices. Doesn’t offer detailed alerts or local storage. Requires a Ring Protect Basic plan (which starts at $3 per month or $30 per year) to record motion events.
Read our review of the best smart doorbell camera.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021) Deal price: $70; street price: $115
What we like: Great sound and crisp screen. Convenient smart-home control. Includes a 13-megapixel camera for video calling. The 8-inch touch display is big enough for comfortably viewing video from streaming services.
Other things to know: Now compatible with Zoom. Best for those invested in the Alexa ecosystem. Deal matches the low for the 2nd Gen version. Also available from Best Buy.
Read our review of the best smart display for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Roborock S5 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop (White) Deal price: $350; street price: $480
What we like: Advanced obstacle-recognition camera system. Handy controls. Nice option for floors that already stay relatively clean.
Other things to know: One-year warranty. Price reflects in cart. Deal matches the best price we’ve seen for the S5 Max in new condition.
Read our review of the best robot mops.
iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum Deal price: $175; street price: $220
What we like: Basic, durable, and repairable. Good at cleaning rugs, and a nimble navigator. Wi-Fi connectivity enables remote control, scheduling, and smart-home integration.
Other things to know: Bumps into stuff and scoots away semi-randomly, over and over, until the battery dies. Works best on three or four rooms at a time.
Read our review of the Roomba 600 series.
This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher and Nathan Burrow.
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Dan Kim is a senior staff writer for the Deals Team at Wirecutter and has been covering everything related to deals since 2016. When he’s not hip-deep in the trenches combing through deals on our picks, he enjoys writing about video games, computers, gaming accessories, and tech that he can't afford.
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